An Introduction to the Pronunciation of English

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In its fourth edition this book remains the most comprehensive reference text on the pronunciation of British English, but it has been thoroughly updated to include mention of modern instrumental techniques, recent research, current terminology, changes in present-day RP, and recent publications. A detailed section on stylistic variation in RP has been added and there is clarification of various rules concerning connected-speech processes. In short, the book has been brought well up to date while retaining those characteristics that have already made it a classic in its field, essential for anyone studying the sounds of English or teaching English pronunciation to non-native speakers.
Reviews of previous editions:
The addition of the appendix [to the third edition] has added to the value of a book which was previously almost indispensable to the teacher of English as a second or foreign language and which had great interest for anyone concerned with current English... Tovább

Fülszöveg

In its fourth edition this book remains the most comprehensive reference text on the pronunciation of British English, but it has been thoroughly updated to include mention of modern instrumental techniques, recent research, current terminology, changes in present-day RP, and recent publications. A detailed section on stylistic variation in RP has been added and there is clarification of various rules concerning connected-speech processes. In short, the book has been brought well up to date while retaining those characteristics that have already made it a classic in its field, essential for anyone studying the sounds of English or teaching English pronunciation to non-native speakers.
Reviews of previous editions:
The addition of the appendix [to the third edition] has added to the value of a book which was previously almost indispensable to the teacher of English as a second or foreign language and which had great interest for anyone concerned with current English pronunciation'.
The Incorporated Linguist
'It is rare to find a book which sets out aims and objectives with such detail and precision'. Arels Journal
A. C. Gimson was Professor of Phonetics in University College, University of London. He died in 1985. Susan Ramsaran, successively student, colleague, and collaborator of Professor Gimson, is Lecturer in Phonetics in University College London.
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A Practical Course of English Pronunciation A Perceptual Approach A. C. Gimson
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